Bill > HB372

This bill revises the license fees for various hunting licenses in Montana, with a specific focus on upland game bird enhancement funding. The bill increases fees for several types of licenses, including resident upland game bird licenses (from $2 to $4.50), nonresident upland game bird licenses (from $23 to $40), and 3-day nonresident upland game bird licenses (from $10 to $20). Additionally, the bill adjusts fees for other hunting licenses such as the nonresident big game combination license (from $981 to $1,312), nonresident deer combination license (from $577 to $760), and combination sports licenses (with slight increases). The changes aim to generate more revenue for the upland game bird enhancement program by allocating a portion of each license fee to preserve and enhance upland game bird populations in Montana. The bill also makes some technical modifications to license restrictions and excludes certain discounted licenses from the funding calculation. These fee increases will take effect on March 1, 2026, and are designed to support wildlife conservation efforts while adjusting license costs to reflect current economic conditions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1441